Prelude, the world's largest floating liquefied natural gas facility, is expected to enter full production by the end of 2018. [ + ]

The OPC UA including TSN initiative announced by OPC Foundation on 5 November has already been joined by many major industrial automation suppliers. [ + ]

Engineers at Monash University have created technology that can purify water faster and more energy efficiently than ever before. [ + ]

Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA has released a report sparking a fresh debate on workplace regulation. [ + ]

The cloud robotics race is on, with the three key cloud platforms announcing solutions. [ + ]

German energy storage provider Sonnen has begun assembling batteries in South Australia. [ + ]

Nord Drivesystems has joined SMC Pneumatics, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff and ZI-Argus in an expert panel. [ + ]

The 265 MW solar farm located near Ouyen, Victoria, is expected to be the largest in the state when it starts commercial operations in late 2019. [ + ]

Companies to build AI- and blockchain-powered airspace management software platform. [ + ]

Australian polyeurethane producer to create jobs at new plant in North Carolina. [ + ]

New process removes the requirement for generation of high-purity lithium hydroxide or carbonate. [ + ]

The IoT Security Foundation has announced a white paper that outlines the benefits of taking a hub-based approach to connecting IoT devices and systems. [ + ]

CSIRO has announced it will partner with Fortescue Metals Group on hydrogen technologies to support the development of new industries. [ + ]

The Queensland Government has opened up gas fields for exploration on the basis that the supply will be only for local manufacturing customers. [ + ]

Award given in recognition of the first-of-its-kind digital apprenticeship, launched by Siemens in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology. [ + ]